By Jim Donnelly
Through our joint effort with the Margate Police Department to share updates with residents, this is a summary of Margate’s crime and arrests through January 16.
Fraud – Other
A company was the victim of Fraud – Other on NW 51st Steet. The company reported on 1/11/2023 that an ex-employee took out a loan for $675,000 under the business name.
Fraud – Wire
A 55-year-old male was the victim of Fraud – Wire/Computer/Atm on NW 71st Street. This was reported on 01/10/2023. The total estimated loss was $16,683. The victim claims Coinbase (Cryptocurrency) funds were withdrawn from his account without legal consent.
Vehicle Theft
A 36-year-old male was the victim of Vehicle Theft – Auto reported on 01/10/2023.
A 43-year-old female was the victim of Vehicle Theft – Auto on Lucaya Road. This was reported on 01/12/2023. The vehicle was stolen in Wynmoor.
Theft – From Motor Vehicle
A 27-year-old male was the victim of Theft – From a Motor Vehicle. The theft was reported on 01/13/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,060.
A 26-year-old female was the victim of Theft – From a Motor Vehicle. The theft was reported on 01/12/2023. The total estimated loss was $900.
Retail/shoplifting
Sephora was the victim of Theft – Retail/shoplifting on 4455 Lyons Road. This was reported on 01/10/2023. The total estimated loss was $621.
Armed Robbery
A victim of Armed Robbery was reported on 01/11/2023. The total estimated loss was $10,000.
Burglary – Residence
A 50-year-old female was the victim of Burglary – Residence on W Atlantic Blvd. The break-in was reported on 01/13/2023. The total estimated loss was $3,000. Victim’s boyfriend reported her jewelry was stolen from her.
Robbery – Home Invasion
A 26-year-old female was the victim of a Robbery – a Home Invasion on SR 7, was reported on 01/15/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,000.
Animal Bite
A 48-year-old female was the victim of an Animal Bite on Lyons Road. The incident was reported on 01/15/2023. A Saito`s Japanese Steakhouse server was bitten by a customer`s dog.
Arrests
Trianavasquez, Juan E, 21, was arrested on a Fleeing or Attempting To Elude Law Enforcement charge at 5400 W Sample Road on 01/10/2023.
Smith, Olivia Faith, 26, was arrested on a Battery-Cause Bodily Harm- Dating Violence charges at 5501 Lyons Road on 01/11/2023.
Rodriguezrangel, Eleazar, 18, was arrested on a charge of Driving While Intoxicated, at 4200 W Hillsboro Blvd, on 01/13/2023.
Knowles, Harold Albert, 54, was arrested on a charge of Touch Or Strike/Battery/Domestic Violence, at 4437 Lyons Road, on 01/14/2023.
Cedeno, Roddy M., 25, was arrested on a charge of Dui Alcohol Or Drugs 1st Offense, at 4700 Lyons Road, on 01/14/2023.
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Author Profile
- A Coral Springs resident for over 30 years, Jim Donnelly has had a 40-year career as a photographer, videographer, and editor for South Florida affiliate news stations, along with CNN, ESPN, ABC Sports and News, NBC Sports and News, Fox News, and CBS. Donnelly has won several awards, including EMMY’s, for his team coverage. Currently, he owns Image Masters Photography and works as a Realtor.
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